Gustation: Gustation is the primary sense involved in tasting. It is responsible for detecting and interpreting various taste sensations on the tongue.
Taste Buds: Taste buds are small sensory organs located on the papillae of our tongues. They contain specialized cells that detect different flavors and send signals to the brain.
Sensory Adaptation: Sensory adaptation refers to a decrease in sensitivity or responsiveness to a constant or repetitive stimulus over time. In terms of tasting, it explains why we may become less sensitive to a particular taste after prolonged exposure to it.